Tag: Plum

Black plums get their name from the dark purple skin that surrounds their flesh. Many of the fresh plums sold in stores and supermarkets are types of Japanese black plums. Are black plums dark inside? Black plums are a round fruit with a thin, smooth blue-black skin. The interior flesh is a dark red, purple […]

100g of the fruit contains 79mg of Potassium making it absolutely kidney friendly fruit. Is Plum good for kidney patient? Eat peaches, plums or pineapple, instead of nectarines, mangos or papaya. Choose dried cranberries, instead of raisins or other dried fruit.Low-potassium foods. Food Type Low-potassium foods Fruits Apples Berries Fruit cocktail Grapes Lemon Peaches Canned […]

A common one is American plum (Prunus americana), and while it may not have the most desirable fruit, it is edible and the wildlife love it. Is American plum the same as wild plum? The American plum (scientific name: Prunus americana) is often called the wild plum. Are wild plums OK to eat? Wild plums […]

Simca (simka) plums are a variety of large, heart-shaped plums that have deep reddish skins with blueish-purple dusty waxy coating. The dark-red skin covers golden-yellow flesh that has a pleasantly sweet flavor. As with most Japanese varieties of plums, Simca plums are larger and juicer. What is the largest plum? The heaviest plum is 354.37 […]

To make prunes, start by cutting plums in half and removing the pits. Then, place the plums on an oven rack with a foil-lined tray underneath to catch the juices. Next, heat the prunes on the lowest temperature of your oven for 8 hours, but check them every few hours in case they’re ready sooner. […]

However, there are poisonous substances in the unripe fruit and in the middle of the seed. For production of plum liqueur and pickled plums the raw plums are close at hand, therefore it is necessary to pay sufficient attention so that they are not eaten by children. Can you eat unripe green plums? Can you […]

Eating a small serving of Jamun as a snack can help in weight loss. Jamun contains a moderate amount of calories, about 75 calories per cup and is fit for a weight loss diet as they contain no fats. Are black plums good for weight loss? Plums are low in fat, which could make them […]

Can you eat plums and fruit from trees with black knot? Because the disease only affects the tree’s wood, it’s A-OK to eat fruit from trees with black knot. But as always, check that the fruit is fresh before digging in. Is black knot harmful to humans? Black knot fungus is a common fungal disease […]

The sour plum, Prunus mume, originated in southern China along the banks of the Yangtze River. In the wild, it is a mountain plant. It grows at elevations up to 10,200 feet (3100 meters). What is a sour plum called? The Sour Plum also is known as a Cherry Plum is the main ingredient of […]

Not all plums are prunes… As it turns out, prunes are just dried plums. However, not all plums are prunes. The prune fruit comes from a different type of plant other than plums. So yes, dried plums are called prunes; but not all plums are prunes…. What type of plums are used for prunes? European […]

The shape of the flower buds will help you tell the difference. Plum trees have round buds, cherry tree buds are oval. If each bud is separately attached to the tree by a short thin stem, it’s a plum tree. If small clusters of blossoms grow from each flower bud, it’s a cherry tree. Is […]

Plums are delicious and sweet eaten straight from the tree and fruit trees are so easy to grow, once you buy one, plant it all it needs is a little water when the weather is dry and it will produce lovely fruit for you for years to come. Can I eat plums from my tree? […]

Cherry plums are not toxic, although many people are unaware that they are edible and do not dare to eat them. Prunus cerasifera, like many trees of the Rosaceae family, possesses the glycoside amygdalin which, in contact with saliva, turns into hydrocyanic acid, which is poisonous. Are cherry plums toxic? The seeds (also known as […]

Cherry plums, botanically classified as Prunus cerasifera, are sweet-tart drupes that grow on deciduous trees belonging to the Rosaceae family. The fruits are native to Europe and Asia, having been cultivated since ancient times, and there are many different varieties of Cherry plums grown worldwide. Are cherry plums sour? The skin tends to be a […]

According to Darra Goldstein’s The Georgian Feast, the plums are made into fruit leather which is used to sour dishes or made into Tkemali, a sauce as ubiquitous as ketchup in Georgian cuisine. Use it to accompany grilled or roasted meats, stir into beans or use as an accompaniment to vegetables. What are sour plums […]

1) Damson Plum Although damsons are high in sugar content, they taste a bit bitter and are acidic. Their skin is purplish-blue in color and the flesh is often yellowish-green and has a sour taste which makes them a great addition to sweet and savory dishes. Which plums are more sour? Red plums. These can […]

The taste of wild grown plum fruit ranges from tart to sweet but not bitter. They’ll make you pucker initially because the skin of that plum is particularly tart while the meat or flesh of the plum runs sweet. Some say the taste of the American plum is sort of like a cross between a […]

Prunus americana. Prunus americana, commonly called the American plum, wild plum, or Marshall’s large yellow sweet plum, is a species of Prunus native to North America from Saskatchewan and Idaho south to New Mexico and east to Québec, Maine and Florida. Are wild plums OK to eat? Wild plums can simply be eaten fresh as […]

Because nobody eats them, ornamental plum fruit are often regarded as not being edible. This is supported if you just pop one into your mouth, because when eaten out of hand most ornamental plum fruit are very sour, though you will run into the occasional sweet one. Can you eat all plums? Now, just because […]

Edible Uses The nutritious berries are a native food that have a mild or sweet cherry-like flavor – after they have fully ripened. Depending on conditions and natural variation (sun seems to make them sweeter), they can also taste bitter. However, cooking or drying the fruits can remove the bitterness. Are wild plums OK to […]